Video Tips

VIDEO EDITING AND VIDEOGRAPHY TIPS

Although you may feel intrusive or like a bit of a creep, it’s ok! In a filming scenario, it’s your JOB to film people interacting with one another and having some of their most personal and intimate moments. Being too shy...

Always shoot plenty of b-roll; otherwise known as background footage. This can be used later for transitions between scenes to prevent jump cuts, overlaid on video clips or used as backdrops to title screens....

Nothing is worse than a ton of distracting and flashy transitions added in the editing process. Try and keep the number of transition effects to a minimum so your audience isn’t distracted from the message you’re trying to...

A creative way to emphasize a key moment in a video is to replay the moment. Try doing this by “rewinding” the footage and then playing it back in slow motion. We’ve all seen this on TV before, especially in sports,...

Although your main focus may be on the guests of honor, be sure to take lots and lots of “extra footage”. Film the decorations, the outside of a building, closeups of clothing, etc. These will all come in handy when editing....

When editing an event, it is important to set the mood. Include footage of the weather that day, people’s emotions (smiling, laughing, cheering, crying, etc) and be sure to choose music that is appropriate for the mood....

Even if you weren’t there to film an event, you can still contribute by getting photos from the photographer and creating a slideshow. Make it fun by adding music, motion titles, transitions, effects… you name it!...

With so many great video sharing sites out there, be sure to share your work with other videographers to gain feedback and advice. Sites such as Vimeo and YouTube have free subscription options and you can make the videos public or...

Wedding trailers are all the buzz right now. They’re fun and easy for the newlyweds to share on all social media platforms and they highlight the main parts of the day. Try it if you haven’t already — they’re a...

Filming closeup is a good way to capture someone’s emotions. For example, if you want to capture the nervous side of someone, try filming the following: Trembling hands Nail biting Quick eye movements Finger tapping...

Filming a romantic scene or “misty shot”? Try the poor man’s fog filter on the lens. Lightly smear vaseline on a piece of glass or plastic and hold it in front of the lens while shooting (this works well for still shots as well)....

An easy mistake to make for beginner videographers is to focus on keeping the subject at the center of your shots. Mix it up! Placing the subject off-center can create visual interest, and allowing them to move across the frame creates...